At Active Skills we specialise in the delivery of fun, energetic workshops which place strong emphasis on developing hand-eye coordination and lateral thought in participants. Our sessions are generally based around juggling apparatus such as Juggling balls, Spin Sticks, Poi and Diabolos. The last twenty years has seen a strong resurgence in the popularity of these skills in schools and communitie
s. Much has been written by academics and practitioners in the field. Below are listed some of the benefits that have been described.
•Psychomotor skills: timing, coordination, throwing and catching. Gross and fine motor skills
•Cognitive skills: understanding patterns, rhythm, conceptualising in 3 dimensions
•Affective skills: goal setting, determination, learning through failure providing an excellent model for cooperative learning
•Involves all students, regardless of gender, size, age, physical skill, fitness level or experience
•Boosts personal self esteem and self confidence
•Development of group co-operation skills
•Development of balance, rhythm and reflexes;
•Improving concentration and staying ‘on task’
•Giving musical, spatial, kinesthetic & interpersonal learners a way to excel
•Development of patience, persistence and gratification delay
•Development tracking and crossing the midline, vital elements in reading;
•Improve sequencing skills that are used in math and science;
•The learning process is cumulative and reinforces the benefits of practicing a skill
For more information, or if you would like to experience the fun and positive outcomes of our Active workshops.
